- Until recently very
little was known about the writer who styled himself
“Sarban”. His three published books, Ringstones, The Doll Maker and
The Sound of His Horn hinted at a complex personality, and the
little available information has only added to the
fascination he has exercised. "Sarban" was the pen-name
of John William Wall (b.1910 d.1989), who implied that
his writing was undertaken during a short period between
1947 and 1951, after which time he found himself without
the opportunity or inclination to continue. However,
several recently discovered manuscripts show that this
was not the case. Rather more in the way of biographical
information has also come to light, and this confirms the
ambiguities in the character of the man. This website has
been created to make available more information. At the
moment it contains a Biography of Sarban, and there is a Bibliography with scans of the covers of his
books.
**** These pages have been created by Ray Russell at the Tartarus Press. Click here to email Tartarus Press. Click here to access Tartarus Press web pages Page updated 3rd February 2006